Author: Stacey Abate

You cannot be a good writer of any sort if you are not an avid reader. This is surely the reason that I have never met a grants professional that does not read voraciously – books, newspapers, magazines, journals, RFP’s, reports, guidelines, etc. As the year comes to a close (and what a year it's… Continue reading 2024 Reading Roundup

Two comprehensive grants reform bills in New Jersey seek to build on nonprofit successes across the country over the past decade. The first measure (A. 4692 - https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4692) would require state and local governments to follow the federal OMB Uniform Guidance on indirect cost rates, allow grants to be adjusted for inflation, permit three month… Continue reading Attention NJ Grant Seekers!

Join 1,200+ grant professionals in Denver or Online October 30th-November 2nd to exchange strategies, build networks, and fuel your grant success at the year's must-attend event Level up your grant game with 3 days of intensive learning, powerful connections, and actionable insights - all under one roof (or screen)! Early-career? Seasoned pro? Find your perfect… Continue reading GRANT SUMMIT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

Like all grant consultants, we are frequently asked what our success rate is or what percentage of our applications are awarded. Our colleague Dana Drummond has provided a clear explanation of why success rate is not actually the best indicator of success - https://www.grantholster.com/post/what-s-your-grants-success-rate. We appreciate her clarifying this issue and encourage our clients to… Continue reading Measuring the ROI of Grant Seeking

Consider joining the Grant Professionals Association, New Jersey chapter on Friday, June 21 for Advanced Storytelling with Diane Leonard, on Zoom. Register here - https://keap.page/hp986/gpa-new-jersey-chapter.html See you June 21 at 11:30am! 

Registration is still open for the in-person Mid-Atlantic Grants Conference hosted by the Grant Professionals Association, NJ Chapter. All attendees will receive a copy of Jess Pettitt's book Good Enough Now: How Doing the Best We Can With What We Have is Better Than Nothing AND be entered to win a one-year membership to GPA. Complete… Continue reading Mid-Atlantic Grants Conference, May 9 2024